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Coin verdict · memecoin / Solana · Updated 2026-04-26

Is Popcat (POPCAT) halal?

Excluded

Popcat is a Solana-based memecoin launched in 2024, themed around the popcat meme. Like all memecoins, it has no underlying utility, no productive economic activity, and no real-world cash flows. From an AAOIFI-aligned perspective, structural maysir applies. Excluded across all tiers regardless of how favourable the price action looks.

By HalalCrypto Research Team

On this page

  1. 1. Verdict
  2. 2. Gate-by-gate
  3. 3. Final verdict
  4. 4. Caveats
  5. 5. FAQs
  6. 6. Related coins

Verdict

Per AAOIFI-aligned framework, our screening shows: Per AAOIFI-aligned framework, our screening shows POPCAT is excluded.

Our framework uses an AAOIFI-aligned methodology, with Saudi Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta and leading Saudi Islamic banks guidance.

Gate-by-gate analysis

01

Riba (interest)

Pass

Spot POPCAT has no embedded interest, but the structural concern is maysir.

02

Gharar (uncertainty)

Fail

Memecoin price action is pure speculation.

03

Maysir (gambling)

Fail

Pure-speculation memecoin with no underlying utility.

04

Haram-sector exposure

Fail

No productive use case.

05

Liquidity

Pass

POPCAT has acceptable liquidity on tier-1 venues; not the deciding factor.

Final verdict

Per AAOIFI-aligned framework, our screening shows POPCAT is excluded.

Caveats and notes

  • Excluded across all tiers.
  • Memecoins are categorically excluded.

FAQs about Popcat

Is Popcat (POPCAT) halal?

Per AAOIFI-aligned framework, POPCAT is excluded. Memecoin maysir.

Why are memecoins excluded?

No utility, no cash flows, pure speculation.

Which tier covers POPCAT?

None. POPCAT is excluded.

Is Solana itself halal?

SOL is screened separately.

Does POPCAT pay anything?

No. Spot POPCAT has no yield, no utility, no cash flow.

Further reading

Last updated 2026-04-26. Author: HalalCrypto Research Team. Information only — not financial or Shariah advice. Make your own taqlid choice.